³⁵ I have seen a wicked and ruthless man
    flourishing^(A) like a luxuriant native tree,

³ For I envied^(A) the arrogant
    when I saw the prosperity of the wicked.^(B)

¹⁷ till I entered the sanctuary^(A) of God;
    then I understood their final destiny.^(B)

¹⁸ Surely you place them on slippery ground;^(C)
    you cast them down to ruin.^(D)
19 How suddenly^(E) are they destroyed,
    completely swept away^(F) by terrors!
²⁰ They are like a dream^(G) when one awakes;^(H)
    when you arise, Lord,
    you will despise them as fantasies.^(I)